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Roman ladders are an equilibristic
Simply Circus: Roman Ladders
— Steven Santos' instructional handbook about performing on the Roman ladders Circus skills {{entertainment-stub
Roman ladders are an equilibristic circus skill
Circus skills are a group of disciplines that have been performed as entertainment in circus, sideshow, busking, or variety, vaudeville, or music hall shows. Most circus skills are still being performed today. Many are also practiced by non-per ...
where four or more people perform acrobatics
Acrobatics () is the performance of human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination. Acrobatic skills are used in performing arts, sporting events, and martial arts. Extensive use of acrobatic skills are most often performed in acro ...
on specially made ladder
A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps used for climbing or descending. There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such a ...
s. The performers in the middle push the ladders out, while the performers on the outside of the ladders perform various poses and tricks.
External links
Simply Circus: Roman Ladders
— Steven Santos' instructional handbook about performing on the Roman ladders Circus skills {{entertainment-stub